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Wine Description
The Story
It all began in 2003... this exceptionally sunny year, which was problematic for our northern vineyards, revealed—for the first time—certain vineyards with remarkable potential in the heart of the historic Champagne hillsides on the Louis Roederer estate.
THIS IS ABOUT THE REDISCOVERY OF A UNIQUE ESTATE... A VINEYARD CHOSEN BY THE SEVENTH GENERATION OF LOUIS ROEDERER!
Located in the heart of the calcareous clay soil hillsides of Cumièr...
Wine Information
How could one describe the Brut Nature 2006 experience? It defies words!
The golden and deep yellow hue sparkles with luminous highlights as the bubbles rise. The bouquet is intense and precise, and notes of spring owers, Williams pear, and citrus peel gradually emerge. Aeration produces a crescendo of aromas consisting of dried fruits (lightly grilled hazelnuts), a warm-stone character, smoky avours, and cocoa beans.
In the mouth, the...
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of t...
